Quick Facts
Overview
Blue Star is a surf charter refurbished in Maldives, designed and adapted for surfers by surfers. The vessel, supplied of all imaginable comforts to enjoy your surf charter in Maldives islands is moored in Male the capital of the Republic of Maldives. Here in Male we have our offices where we occupy ourselves of the logistic necessary for each trip as well as keep permanent contact with the boat to deal with any unexpected situation.
A very important thing is the food of active sport such as surfing requires an adequate diet for energetic activity to enjoy the waves to the full. Our cook prepares 3 meals a day apart from the snacks between hours. For obvious reasons, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish form the main part of the diet on board. We offer Western as well as Asian food so the clients may try typical Maldivian food and get to know more about the culinary culture of this country. We assure an ideal and complete diet to provide the energetic requirements of our guest.
Accommodation
The surf charter is equipped with, GPS, sounder, radar, USB radio 16 channels. There is a large terrace on the up deck where the covers of the surfboards are stored, perfect place to view the waves and enjoy our bar where we offer a wide range of fresh fruit juice, soft drinks, liquors, wine and beer. As for safety, the vessel is equipped with, life jackets, oxygen, first aid kit and fire extinguishers. The boat also has snorkeling equipment and local style fishing gears.
BLUE STAR has 10 double bedrooms. Each room has a bathroom. air conditioning, individual spacious beds and personal wardrobe. There is also a spacious living room with a dining table, comfortable sofas, TV, DVD, optional WIFI and completely equipped kitchen.
Year of construction: 1998
Length overall: 32 M
Hull Type: Steel
Beam: 7.50 M
Draft: 2.23 M
Main engine: 2 x 400 HP WEICHAI
Cruising Speed: 10 Knots
Max Speed: 14 Knots
Power supply: 24hrs 220volts/50Hz A/C, 2 X PERKINS generators 40/30 KW
Water supply: Aqua Tec desalination Plant 125ltrs /hr, storage tank 6000 liters.
Crew: 9 members. All staff speak English.
Surf
MALE ATOLL SURF SPOTS (May 1st – November 15th 2020)
Highly consistent Indian Ocean South swells make the Maldives one of the planet’s most consistent surf zones. Almost every trip offers quality surf every single day. All waves peel mechanically over perfectly contoured, coral reefs without the shallowness and danger found at many other surf destinations.
Being on board of the surf charter in Maldives is the most comfortable way to enjoy the best surf spots in the area. Forget about paddling and duck diving to reach the line-up we will drop you there directly with the dingy.
This is a place where you can ride the best waves of your life without fearing for your safety. And if your home surfs are short beach breaks, you’ll love the long rides.
Expect offshore winds most days with equal numbers of lefts and rights typically averaging chest high to once overhead. These warm water waves can be surfed on all tides so you can literally surf all day long.
The surf season coincides with the south-west monsoon and runs from mid May to November when the best swells are generated by winter low pressure systems in the southern Indian Ocean.
Surf Breaks
Chickens – Requires speed. Long, excellent left-hander that has two sections. A pleasant thin, peeling, racing lip. However conditions must be perfect, otherwise it’s not makeable.
Cokes – A short but intense ride. A big wave tube spot. A steep barreling takeoff, then a very shallow inside section that opens up even more than the takeoff. Best on mid to high tide, however, can be surfed at low tide if the swell is big enough.
Lohis – Good and hollow left-hander with two sections. Need big SE swells and high tides to work well.
Pasta Point – Perfect long left, which picks up more swell and is more consistent than any other break. ‘Macaroni Bowl’-a second tube section, which develops after the fast take off section, mellows out for a cutback.
Sultans – Excellent, long, world-class right-hander. One of the most consistent waves of Male’ Atoll, which never closes out, even on the biggest swells. The take-off is a steep outside peak called ‘Phantoms’, which slingshots into a very long, walled, super fast section called the ‘Pinnacles’, over four feet. All three sections can be thrilling, almost insane tubes. Rides are 100 to 150 yards.
Honky’s – Long, left-hander. Starts small and increases in size and intensity as it wraps 90 degrees around the island. A six feet wave on the take-off will end up at least eight feet on the end section, called ‘Fred’s Ledge’. Long rides and tubes through all sections. Best on low tides unless swell is huge.
Ninjas – Slow right-hander, good for beginners and long-boarders.
Prices
Maldives Open Boat Trip
Includes:
- Meeting at the airport (transfers to be paid on site, see “arrival”)
- Welcome drink
- Accommodation in double cabins
- Full board (3 meals per day, morning and evening snacks) coffee, tea and water
- Surf Guide
- Local island shopping
- Dingy capacity for 10 passengers
- Snorkel gear
- GST & Green Tax (5 US$ per day / guest)
not included:
- Soft drinks (3 USD$)
- Beer (5 USD$)
- Liquors (please consult)
- Service charges / tip (5 US$ per day / guest)
Arrival
Return Airport transfer (to be paid on site, in cash):
1 Surfer 200 USD$
2 Surfers 100 USD$/person
3 Surfers 80 USD$/person
4 or more Surfers 70 USD$/person
Weitere Infos
Meals: Vegetarian or Allergic diets must be requested in advance. 10 US$ person/day.
Service Charge: At the end of the trip all passengers give a tip to the crew gratifying the service, the normal amount is 5 US$/day per guest.